Delaware Healthcare Fund (DLHIX)
Under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80% of its assets, plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes, in the equity securities of healthcare companies, meaning companies that develop, produce, or distribute products or services related to the healthcare or medical industries and derive a substantial portion, that is, more than 50%, of their sales from products and services in the healthcare industry (80% policy). It is non-diversified.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US24610E4089 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Delaware Funds by Macquarie |
| Inception Date | Sep 27, 2007 |
| Category | Health & Biotech Equities |
| Min. Investment | $0 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
DLHIX has a high expense ratio of 0.98%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Delaware Healthcare Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Delaware Healthcare Fund had a return of 14.50% year-to-date (YTD) and 18.97% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Delaware Healthcare Fund had an annualized return of 3.85%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.39%, indicating that Delaware Healthcare Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 14.50% | 25.48% |
| 1 month | -4.21% | 2.14% |
| 6 months | 3.61% | 12.76% |
| 1 year | 18.97% | 33.14% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 2.27% | 13.96% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 3.85% | 11.39% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of DLHIX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2.96% | 5.90% | 2.09% | -4.16% | 1.61% | 2.91% | 3.90% | 5.93% | -3.58% | -3.00% | 14.50% | ||
| 2023 | -0.78% | -4.58% | 2.03% | 2.39% | -3.01% | 1.23% | 1.49% | 0.76% | -3.04% | -4.03% | 5.26% | 1.77% | -1.02% |
| 2022 | -5.02% | -1.24% | 4.74% | -5.43% | 0.42% | -1.22% | 1.66% | -4.67% | -1.71% | 8.76% | 5.59% | -9.69% | -8.95% |
| 2021 | 1.88% | -1.32% | -1.45% | 2.22% | 0.25% | 2.94% | -2.48% | 2.89% | -4.33% | 2.62% | -4.96% | 2.01% | -0.20% |
| 2020 | -5.31% | -3.47% | -6.30% | 13.23% | 7.05% | 0.36% | -0.65% | 1.23% | -1.68% | -3.96% | 9.41% | -2.24% | 5.83% |
| 2019 | 9.72% | 3.12% | -0.20% | -3.31% | -4.43% | 9.49% | -0.72% | -2.25% | -1.52% | 6.48% | 6.36% | -1.20% | 22.15% |
| 2018 | 5.29% | -2.24% | -1.73% | 1.10% | 5.65% | 1.81% | 2.59% | 3.47% | -0.04% | -11.43% | 5.55% | -9.88% | -1.66% |
| 2017 | 3.65% | 5.88% | 0.05% | 3.22% | 2.46% | 2.70% | 1.19% | 3.02% | 5.00% | -0.74% | 1.89% | 0.20% | 32.29% |
| 2016 | -7.93% | -4.83% | 6.80% | 4.16% | 1.50% | -1.63% | 5.92% | -3.63% | 1.22% | -6.73% | 3.18% | -7.31% | -10.30% |
| 2015 | 1.46% | 4.07% | 1.19% | 2.50% | 2.72% | 2.79% | 0.14% | -6.68% | -5.90% | 9.20% | 0.09% | -5.88% | 4.60% |
| 2014 | 0.61% | 8.69% | -1.77% | -3.45% | 1.17% | 7.85% | 0.10% | 3.91% | -2.73% | 3.82% | 0.65% | -11.30% | 6.11% |
| 2013 | 8.48% | 1.20% | 7.06% | 3.47% | 5.37% | -0.19% | 6.51% | -1.50% | 4.74% | 2.15% | 3.41% | -0.66% | 47.47% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of DLHIX is 26, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Delaware Healthcare Fund (DLHIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Delaware Healthcare Fund provided a 0.76% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.22 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.06 | $0.04 | $0.13 | $0.03 | $0.20 | $0.73 | $0.22 | $0.22 | $0.06 |
Dividend yield | 0.76% | 0.87% | 0.25% | 0.16% | 0.44% | 0.10% | 0.91% | 3.23% | 1.27% | 1.12% | 0.32% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Delaware Healthcare Fund. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.22 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.13 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.73 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.22 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.22 |
| 2014 | $0.06 | $0.06 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Delaware Healthcare Fund. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Delaware Healthcare Fund was 37.64%, occurring on Mar 5, 2009. Recovery took 108 trading sessions.
The current Delaware Healthcare Fund drawdown is 6.73%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -37.64% | Aug 18, 2008 | 138 | Mar 5, 2009 | 108 | Aug 7, 2009 | 246 |
| -26.5% | Jun 24, 2015 | 161 | Feb 11, 2016 | 398 | Sep 11, 2017 | 559 |
| -26.26% | Dec 5, 2019 | 74 | Mar 23, 2020 | 47 | May 29, 2020 | 121 |
| -23.11% | May 11, 2011 | 155 | Dec 19, 2011 | 263 | Jan 9, 2013 | 418 |
| -22.44% | Jan 26, 2021 | 535 | Mar 10, 2023 | 362 | Aug 19, 2024 | 897 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Delaware Healthcare Fund volatility is 3.58%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.